K. Jane Williams

Senior Vice President & National Practice Consultant

HNTB

K. Jane Williams is a senior vice president and national practice consultant in the firm’s Advisory practice. Based in HNTB’s Washington, D.C. office, Williams serves clients nationwide as an advisor related to federal transportation funding and policy strategies.

Williams brings more than three decades of experience in federal and state government along with work in the private sector in the areas of transportation and infrastructure. Her extensive background includes serving as senior advisor to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and acting administrator of the Federal Transit Administration from August 2017-January 2021.

During her tenure at the FTA, Williams managed over $80 billion in grants, overseeing some of the largest formula and competitive grant programs in the nation. She also led the Washington Area Transit Office at the Maryland Department of Transportation, where she directed investments for WMATA and advised on policy, budget, safety and service reliability. Earlier in her career, she served as a senior legislative advisor to Congressman Andy Harris, a member of the Appropriations Committee. Additionally, she held various roles within previous Presidential Administrations.

Williams leverages her expertise to collaborate with elected officials, executives and community leaders, driving innovative delivery models for complex transportation infrastructure projects. Her work enhances mobility and delivers impactful solutions for communities nationwide.